Posted: 04/13/2026

Human Resources

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting- edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life- saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our team and help manage key human resources functions, including but not limited to recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, retention strategies, policy development, and organizational HR support. This role ensures compliance with labor laws, and enhancing employee engagement and retention, while aligning HR practices with the organization's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

 Manage day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and

retention strategies

 Partner with department leadership to provide guidance on employee relations,

performance management, and corrective actions.

 Conduct workplace investigations and ensure consistency and fairness in

decision-making, aligned with organizational values.

 Support benefits administration by assisting with benefit processes and ensuring

compliance.

 Provide guidance on HRIS optimization and enhancements, ensuring effective

utilization of systems

 Implement and support employee engagement, retention, and workforce

development initiatives based on feedback and survey data.

 Provide strategic HR support to leadership and contribute to cross-functional

committees and system-wide projects.

 Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements for operational

effectiveness and employee experience.

 Ensure compliance with federal, state, and healthcare-specific employment

regulations while maintaining up-to-date HR policies and procedures.

Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare

Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

 Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible HR experience, with at least 3

years in a leadership role, preferably in healthcare.

 Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment, employee relations,

performance management, and benefits administration.

 Experience with compensation analysis, wage compression, and strategic salary

planning.

 Strong background in handling workplace investigations, corrective actions, and

policy development.

 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all organizational levels.

 Strong analytical skills for interpreting workforce data and driving decision-

making.

 Proficiency in HRIS/ATS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word,

PowerPoint).

 High degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.

 LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual

education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

Licking Memorial Health Systems

1320 West Main Street Newark OH 43055-1822
(220) 564-4000
(220) 564-4106
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